Gloucester announces departure of Alemanno and 11 other first-team players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Gloucester confirmed that 12 first-team players, including Argentina lock Matias Alemanno, will leave the club at the end of the current season. Alemanno's final match is expected to be this weekend, marking his 100th appearance for Gloucester. Head coach George Skivington praised Alemanno's positive attitude and leadership. Alongside Alemanno, prop Kirill Gotovtsev is retiring, and other notable departures include Tomos Williams and Jake Morris. The club plans to finalize its recruitment strategy soon, with several new players joining for the 2026-27 season.
- •Matias Alemanno has made 99 appearances for Gloucester.
- •Kirill Gotovtsev will retire after 87 matches.
- •New signings include Phil Cokanasiga, Jac Morgan, and Dewi Lake.
- •Gloucester aims for a top-eight finish in the current season.
- •George Skivington believes recruitment plans are nearly complete.
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Alemanno among 12 first-teamers leaving Gloucester
- 11:11 AMBBC Sport — Alemanno among 12 first-teamers leaving Gloucester
"Argentina lock Matias Alemanno is one of 12 first-team players who will be leaving Gloucester at the end of this season.
"Argentina lock Matias Alemanno is one of 12 first-team players who will be leaving Gloucester at the end of this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:11 AMAlemanno among 12 first-teamers leaving Gloucester
Argentina lock Matias Alemanno is one of 12 first-team players who will be leaving Gloucester at the end of this season.
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 11:11 AMAlemanno among 12 first-teamers leaving Gloucester
Argentina lock Matias Alemanno is one of 12 first-team players who will be leaving Gloucester at the end of this season.
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